Scoring

The scores for eventing are cumulative, each phase is added together to get the final score. The rider with the lowest score (fewest penalty points) at the end of the competition takes home the blue ribbon!

That total is now divided by the total possible points, multiplied by 100, and rounded to two decimal digits. This number is than subtracted from 100 and the resulting score is the score in penalty points that you carry on to the next round.

Full explanation of Dressage Scoring is available in the rulebook EV136.

Penalty points in the cross-country round are accumulated through faults at obstacles (such as refusals, run-outs, and circles) and time faults. A fall of rider results in Elimination from the entire competition.

Similar to cross-country, show jumping penalties are accrued through faults at obstacles and time penalties. However, in show jumping penalties are also earned from knocking down obstacles and rails as unlike cross-country jumps, show jumps fall down easily.